I am a fan/current owner of Esoteric gear and have owned the DV-50s, UX-1/Limited and currently own the P-03U and D-03. They play everything (except Dual Disc as documented) without an issue and do it extremely well. I have also heard and been extremely impressed by the Krell 505 (3 years ago). A friend also owns one. The sound for SACD and CD (and XRCD, HDCD (read as RBCD) is extremely impressive and I've yet to see the unit have a problem reading either of the two types of media that it supports.
Krell Evo 505 vs Esoteric X-05 or X-03
My system consists of a Krell KCT preamp connected via cast cables to Krell FPB 350MC monoblocks then siltech to B&W N803's. My current front end is a Krell KAV 280 CD player which is a bit tempermental. It will only play redbook cd's in pristine condition and sometimes refuses to play blemish free cd's and will not consider anything I have burned.
I am tempted by the entire cast linked system by running the 505, but I am concerned that the 505 will be as selective in what it chooses to play. I have some limited experience with Esoteric players, and they played anything and everything without fuss, and played them brilliantly.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Steve
I am tempted by the entire cast linked system by running the 505, but I am concerned that the 505 will be as selective in what it chooses to play. I have some limited experience with Esoteric players, and they played anything and everything without fuss, and played them brilliantly.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Steve
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